Clay Butte Trail
2.9 mi
Distance
512 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 13m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Clay Butte Trail is a point-to-point trail in Park County, Wyoming. It is 2.9 miles long and gains 512 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Cooke City, Montana, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,898 ft |
| End | 2.8 mi | 2,975 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cooke City, MT · about 13 mi away
- County:
- Park County, WY
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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